Squatting Vishvakarma (Vishvakarman) statuette in copper alloy with brown and green patina, Khmer art, 12th - 13th century Finely cast, he kneels on a square base, right knee and right hand raised, carrying a tool and left hand resting on the knee. He is wearing a short sampot tied around his waist behind his back. His face, with its almond-shaped eyes and full lips, is flanked by elongated earlobes on which large earrings hang. The hair is arranged in a high bun secured by a high, flared headband tied at the back of the head. Vishvakarma is a Vedic deity associated with creation, craftsmanship and architecture. He is considered the divine architect of the universe and is often described as the craftsman of the gods. Height: 7 cm; gross weight: 146 g Wear, broken attribute. Glued to a wooden base. Provenance : - Former Evrard de Rouvre collection (1923-1979). By descent. With the collector's handwritten card. - According to the collector's notes, acquired in July 1973 from Galerie Monogram, Connie Mangskau, Bangkok.